This vid's AMAZING! One little question: Where'd you get the lyrics from? This appears to be 12th century or older, considering the styles as well as the spelling used. I know these lyrics exist, only I've never seen them in real life.
@franciskoerber I know of a version with several minor seconds between alto and soprano... but I can't hear it here... on "young" should have been one
@margotlorena1 You appear to be very well-informed. Since you are absolutely certain that 'on "young" should have been one', you might as well announce to the world who composed this beautiful carol!
@REV16665 WTF man what do you have to be like that? completely twisting one's words to make you look smarter: I was talking of another version of this carol I know of, on the world young should have been a 2nd minor, but this is another version. I never said I was absolutely certain or anything, I was talking about the version the Cambridge singers sing, directed by John Rutter.
@margotlorena1 So the person who commented "I know of a version with several minor seconds between alto and soprano... but I can't hear it here... on "young" should have been one" is calling ME a smart arse? That is ex-treme-ly funny! Thank you very much for that!!! (I've been laughing my socks off all day, you see...)
@REV16665 why you treat people like that? I just told you twice what I meant with my comment yet you keep making fun of me, for no reason at all. you still dont understand what I wrote, I thought this was a placing for sharing opinions and experiences, but I guess not, I guess bashing and making fun of people is what your channel is all about, if you didnt understand what I said you could have asked me to elaborate further, to explain, but no, you try to appear smart. goodbye.
@margotlorena1 As originally written (and performed here), there are three vocal parts - soprano, tenor and bass. The minor 2nd you are talking about occurs in the final phrase of every verse, where the sopranos sing a sharpened 7th and the tenors don't. In this version, they only do it on the very last verse, at 2:33. You can hear versions by The Sixteen and maybe The King's Singers where they use the minor 2nd more.
The soprano went almost a half step flat and the alto followed - nice to see the alto keyed so tightly to the soprano though. One of the best renditions I have heard. For a contemporary version try Sonos' Coventry Carol from The Sing Off: Songs of the Season.
@yuichituba It's something included in old versions of the carol, as older tonal systems didn't view such cross relations as problematic. This was written around the time of the Ars Subtilior or a little after, when such adventurousness with dissonance was encouraged. Common Practice Era arrangements of the piece do not include it because it does not make sense in that tonal vocabulary. Listen to the King's Singers, Sixteen, or the Cambridge Singers; they all use it and in different places.
This vid's AMAZING! One little question: Where'd you get the lyrics from? This appears to be 12th century or older, considering the styles as well as the spelling used. I know these lyrics exist, only I've never seen them in real life.
slashtiger1 3 weeks ago
@slashtiger1 Click any of the first four links under the video, and the lyrics will appear - as if by a miracle!
REV16665 2 weeks ago
This is beautiful. On a completely unrelated note, that bloke on the far right is REALLY tall.
CrownedWithLaurels 2 months ago
Oh this is beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for posting.
suzie106 2 months ago
Amazing chorus! Thanks for having posted!
synballein70 2 months ago
dit is zo mooi, vooral nu met de kerst
1zwitser 2 months ago in playlist at the castle
I think one soprano was singing a b natural and another singing a b flat.
franciskoerber 2 months ago
@franciskoerber I know of a version with several minor seconds between alto and soprano... but I can't hear it here... on "young" should have been one
margotlorena1 2 months ago
@margotlorena1 You appear to be very well-informed. Since you are absolutely certain that 'on "young" should have been one', you might as well announce to the world who composed this beautiful carol!
REV16665 2 months ago
@REV16665 WTF man what do you have to be like that? completely twisting one's words to make you look smarter: I was talking of another version of this carol I know of, on the world young should have been a 2nd minor, but this is another version. I never said I was absolutely certain or anything, I was talking about the version the Cambridge singers sing, directed by John Rutter.
margotlorena1 2 months ago
@margotlorena1 So the person who commented "I know of a version with several minor seconds between alto and soprano... but I can't hear it here... on "young" should have been one" is calling ME a smart arse? That is ex-treme-ly funny! Thank you very much for that!!! (I've been laughing my socks off all day, you see...)
REV16665 2 months ago
@REV16665 why you treat people like that? I just told you twice what I meant with my comment yet you keep making fun of me, for no reason at all. you still dont understand what I wrote, I thought this was a placing for sharing opinions and experiences, but I guess not, I guess bashing and making fun of people is what your channel is all about, if you didnt understand what I said you could have asked me to elaborate further, to explain, but no, you try to appear smart. goodbye.
margotlorena1 2 months ago
@margotlorena1 I don't. I treat smart arses like that, esp. the ones who accuse ME of being one. Good riddance to you!
REV16665 1 month ago
@margotlorena1 As originally written (and performed here), there are three vocal parts - soprano, tenor and bass. The minor 2nd you are talking about occurs in the final phrase of every verse, where the sopranos sing a sharpened 7th and the tenors don't. In this version, they only do it on the very last verse, at 2:33. You can hear versions by The Sixteen and maybe The King's Singers where they use the minor 2nd more.
Kavafy 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Wauw mooi!
aunthennie 2 months ago
The soprano went almost a half step flat and the alto followed - nice to see the alto keyed so tightly to the soprano though. One of the best renditions I have heard. For a contemporary version try Sonos' Coventry Carol from The Sing Off: Songs of the Season.
42HockeyFan 2 months ago
Andere dirigent?
bbstenornl 2 months ago
@bbstenornl Wat is 'r mis met de dirigent?
REV16665 2 months ago
Just beautiful. Almost flawlessly performed. Vocals are sensational! Love it! Thanks.
kewlkiki 2 months ago
Herod's raging really comes through on this rendition! Thanks for this one.
changtuber 2 months ago
Prachtig....
saigokun 3 months ago
What the heck!? Where's the cross-relation dissonance in the penultimate measure before the cadence? Is it optional?
yuichituba 3 months ago
@yuichituba It's something included in old versions of the carol, as older tonal systems didn't view such cross relations as problematic. This was written around the time of the Ars Subtilior or a little after, when such adventurousness with dissonance was encouraged. Common Practice Era arrangements of the piece do not include it because it does not make sense in that tonal vocabulary. Listen to the King's Singers, Sixteen, or the Cambridge Singers; they all use it and in different places.
krossk424 3 months ago in playlist 55 of the best Christmas Carols
@yuichituba Watch out, the false relations occur at 2:33
Youkali09 2 months ago
@Youkali09
the false relations you mention, is that at misake or just a variation that sounds weird ?
Hathorspirit 2 months ago
@Hathorspirit Dissonance
REV16665 2 months ago
@Hathorspirit It's written in the original version.
Kavafy 2 months ago
Very Nice rendition indeed :)
TheStrangerLife 3 months ago
Nice arrangement, great ensemble.
TegidApTeles 3 months ago
Great work. I'm sure this video will become exceptionally popular by Christmas. Lovely ensemble. Keep it coming.
gklef 7 months ago